I have been there before, but this time it was special due to the rains. I visited my uncle's house, an old-style ancestral home redone with all the modern amenities. So we had the best of both worlds!

The house is built in the midst of a veritable forest -- trees and plants of all shapes and sizes. Even at noon you see a green light filtering through the greenery among the vast shadows. The rain had a magical effect on the already lush environment. The leaves glistened and the atmosphere was clean and crisp...

Have you been to Kerala? What was your favourite sight there? Where did you have the best meal? Do you have a hotel to recommend? Do post details on the message board below so other readers can benefit from your advice. Remember to add information on what was special about the restaurant, hotel or sight you visited, along with relevant telephone numbers and addresses.